MC860T1

The Okidata MC860T1 configures the MC860 color MFP platform for higher-volume environments, and its toner is the Type C14 family: black 44059216 rated near 9,500 pages, with cyan 44059215, magenta 44059214 and yellow 44059213 at around 10,000 pages apiece. Every cartridge is stocked individually and replaced one at a time — shoppers matching a single color should note that magenta is 44059214 and cyan is 44059215.

Higher volume changes the maintenance conversation: at this throughput the questions stop being about which cartridge and start being about keeping output clean between changes. Dust on the LED printheads and toner that has settled in a hard-working cartridge are the two everyday culprits, and both have thirty-second fixes that this page's questions cover.

Toner Cartridges for MC860T1

44059216 — Black — About 9,500 pages
44059215 — Cyan — About 10,000 pages
44059214 — Magenta — About 10,000 pages
44059213 — Yellow — About 10,000 pages

Restocking the whole machine at once? See the Type C14 4 Color Set, the MC860T1 4 Color Set and the MC860T1 Premium Quality 4 Color Set.

Which cartridge should you buy?

There is a single Type C14 grade, so the buying task is timing rather than specification. Black's slightly lower rating and the document-heavy diet of a high-volume machine mean it will usually call first; the colors, at roughly 10,000 pages, can be ordered as each approaches empty. A full set suits a planned service visit, when the machine is being opened up anyway. Each compatible cartridge here carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

This engine prints through LED arrays rather than a laser, and the lenses sit exposed when the cover opens for a cartridge change — that is the moment dust gets in and white streaks begin. Make a habit of glancing at the printhead lenses during swaps. Between changes, treat a low-toner warning as information, not an alarm: levels are estimates, and a cartridge that still prints cleanly still has work in it. Keep spares stored flat and sealed, first-in first-out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner cartridges does the MC860T1 use?

Four individual cartridges — yellow 44059213, magenta 44059214, cyan 44059215 and black 44059216. Each color is replaced on its own when it runs out; nothing needs changing in sets.

My MC860T1 warns toner is low but pages still look good — can I keep printing?

Usually, yes, for a while. Remove the low cartridge, shake it gently side to side and reinstall it; that redistributes the remaining toner evenly. Order the replacement, and actually swap when prints start to fade.

How do I clean the LED printheads on the MC860T1?

Power the machine off, then gently wipe each LED printhead lens with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Dust on the lens blocks light and leaves white streaks down the page; avoid touching the lens with bare fingers.

Why does black run out sooner than the colors?

Two reasons: its rating is a little lower — about 9,500 pages against roughly 10,000 — and ordinary office work simply prints far more black than color.